Device and method for monitoring the running of processes in a digital computer

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and a method for run monitoring of processes in a digital computer. In accordance with the present invention, time-stamped analysis data are manipulated such that the analysis data can be output in a freely selectable time sequence and at a freely selectable rate. This enables user-friendly run monitoring of backup operations.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A system for monitoring a process being performed in a digital computer, said system comprising: 
       a monitor server for receiving process analysis data through a logical connection to the digital computer performing the process being monitored;  
       a memory for storing process analysis data received through said monitor server;  
       a memory control logic for retrieving process analysis data previously stored in said memory;  
       data manipulation logic for manipulating the retrieved process analysis data; and  
       an output device for presenting the manipulated process analysis data.  
     
     
       2. A system as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said system is a computer system which can operate independently of the system containing the digital computer performing the process being monitored. 
     
     
       3. A system as set forth in  claim 2  further including data presentation logic for causing said output device to present manipulated process analysis data in a sequence and at a rate selectable by a user. 
     
     
       4. A system as set forth in any one of claims  1 - 3  wherein the output device comprises a display having a graphical user interface.